2013 Films

NYLA International Film Festival

2013 Films

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(Following films will screen in Los Angeles)

“Acceptance” Dir. by Nathaniel Carter

A family in despair join together for dinner on a day significant to them and the one they lost.

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“Barren Island” Dir. by Tuomas Hakala

After being dumped by the love of his life, a man driving a car narrates his past and last moments as he is determined to kill himself. The fate will play one last trick on him.

“Blessings” Dir. by Wei-Jhih Chen

After constantly fighting with an evil, the protagonist is finally forced to make a choice of non-selfishness. With Taiwan traditional ceremonies for the story prototype, this animation attempts to create distinctive national features belong to Taiwan.

“Calibri” Dir. by Nathan Scialom

Four college students go on a trip to an isolated country house when they realize that they are not alone.

“Contrition” Dir. by Ricardo Perez-Selsky

Contrition is a Short Film of the Crime-Noir genre. This film follows one young Catholic Priest, Father Michael Rodriguez. Michael stumbles across an attempted rape during a late night stroll through an Inner City. When Michael confronts the attacker, he accidentally kills the man. Later, he collides with the Victim he saved, only to be pulled further into her own underbelly of crime. Michael's past in the United States Army makes him the perfect protector, but this past causes him to butt heads with another Priest at his Church, Father Brenden, an Ex-IRA member from Ireland. Brendan has lost Faith in this hopeless American Community, so far away from his homeland.

“Count To Five” Dir. by Christian Vinces

Billy and Addison are two junkies who have robbed money from a gang and are trying to leave town. Yet Addison needs one more shot, and that delay may cost them all.

“Eve Angelic” Dir. by Luca Ceccarelli

What if vampires, werewolves, angels and demons were all part of the same Vatican conspiracy?

“Forcelessness” Dir. by Derrick Belcham

“Forcelessness' is the first of ten films by PRESSURES, an arts organization founded in 2013 by acclaimed filmmaker Derrick Belcham and artist Ruby Kato Attwood. The organization generates films that explore the relationship between choreography, score and the edit.

“Grace” Dir. by Haley Sims & Faye Viviana

In an artistic depiction of the beauty found in the grittiness and struggles of life, the day of a prostitute and a ballet dancer are juxtaposed against the poignant sound of 'Amazing Grace', illustrating the way in which we ultimately persevere with grace.

“Happy Birthday, Ray!” Dir. by Mark Hampton

When Percy lost his leg in a car accident, he found God, much to the confusion of his agnostic wife, Frankie. When they travel to see their old college friend Ray after not seeing him for 4 years, they are faced with a polarizing choice when he tells them he is dying of cancer and wants them to help him kill himself.

“I Love You” Dir. by Renji Philip

A young woman relives the first of 102 very special memories.

“Icarus Down” Dir. by Paul Nicoletos

A military vessel is shot down in an unknown planet, creating darkness and chaos amongst its passengers.

“Impact” Dir. by Flo Villane

Michael Franzese, former Capo of the Columbo Crime Family, allows a Southern California High School film and video classes to make a documentary revealing his transformation from an underground life of crime to a ministry of helping young people across the country. Story entails
the preparation of his visit and testimonies of his 'IMAPCT'. Students at risk called 'The Warrior Academy' was the targeted student group to whom Michael directed his message. Guest counselor from Princeton University, Dr. JC Alvarez works with students at risk to fully understand and embrace the IMPACT of Michael's message. The arc of the film starts with plot points of doubt from all those involved in the preparation of his visit and concludes with astounding testimonies of praise and hope.

“In Harmony” Dir. by Joel Blacker

Lucy is a struggling artist who idolizes her friend Tyler's 'perfect life'; but when Lucy finds herself drawn to Tyler's boyfriend Marcus, she finds out the life she exalted is far from perfect.

“Inch-Artful Dodger” Dir. by Felipe P. Soares

While searching for a missing person in the Redwood Forest, iNCH uncovers a conspiracy surrounding one our greatest myths, Bigfoot.

“Library” Dir. by Rose Brauner

When the written word has been destroyed in the name of power, many are forced to seek out creative means of preserving and attaining it.

“Lunch With Jeremiah” Dir. by Shelton Mack

Estranged brothers meet for lunch to reconnect but when secrets are revealed , both of their faiths are tested.

“Marriage Of Inconvenience” Dir. by Franklin Rho

On the steps of City Hall, a pastor's wife must join her husband in protest against gay marriage, or compromise her religious beliefs to join her gay son on his wedding day.

“My Last Days: Meet Zach Sobiech” Dir. by Justin Baldoni

Zach Sobiech is a 17 year old diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. With only months to live, Zach turned to music to say goodbye to his friends and family, not realizing how big of an impact it would have on the world.

“My Only Son” Dir. by Geoffroy Faugerolas

'My Only Son,' based on a true story, tells the story of a young Veteran's battle during the onset of schizophrenia in his 20s. It is the story of his struggle for acceptance and understanding from his friends, family and himself while he battled the onset of schizophrenia. Unfortunately, his symptoms cause him to be increasingly alienated and his relationships with friends and family to crumble when that support system is needed the most.

“Oblivion” Dir. by Xiaoou Zhang

Elizaveta is trapped in a love triangle with her husband and an accordionist. One morning she wakes up facing the choice between her idea of love and the comfort of life. How does one carry on when you begin to understand there is no winner in the battle of love.

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“Off-Season” Dir. by David Charbonier

In the wake of a horrifying hunting accident, a couple must choose between their freedom and their conscience.

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“Only Me (Solo You)” Dir. by Carlos Hurtado

Visual Art music video for latin artist SOCIOO spanish single 'Only Me / Solo Yo.' A story where love takes the wrong turn.

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“Our Love” Dir. by Artino Ahmadi

Two young best friends secretly play in their beautiful attic play fort. Shadow puppets dance on the sheets. They're creating something but we don't know what. One girl reveals a glowing crystal. The light grows brighter;closing their eyes, they know where they're going. FLASH! It's winter. Dressed for winter, the now adult friends wake in the deep snow which covers the land. Not knowing where to go, they start walking. They are there to save their friend. Following a trail, they meet the Unicorn, not a shadow puppet, the real thing! While playing they are hunted by the dragon which chases and tries to attack them. They are on the run. One girl knows she must save the other. FLASH! Back to 'reality' now a dark, lonely attic with only one little girl? A moving truck is being loaded outside. The other girl is moving away...was this just a dream?

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“Proxy” Dir. by Aaron Justice

On the precipice of making life changing decisions, a young woman struggles with the memories of her past in order to face her uncertain future.

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“Sand Storm” Dir. by Geoff Erwin

SAND STORM is the story of Andre Thompson, a U.S. Army Veteran who can't tell the difference between being at home with his wife and two young daughters, and the worst battle he ever saw.

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“Sober” Dir. by Marta McGonagle

After a mother drinks with her teenage daughter and friends, she is forced to face the consequences of her alcoholism when an almost fatal car wreck paralyzes a 15 year old girl. This is based on my true story that I have shared at various high schools across the US and on Good Morning America. With this film, I hope to prevent others from making the same mistake that I did and ultimately helping to save lives.

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“Sticks and Stones” Dir. by Chloe Dahl

This is a true story about a fourteen year-old girl named Emma. Just like any other girl, Emma has a crush; only this crush is on a girl named Alice. Although Emma is a great kid, no matter how hard she tries, she is socially rejected and bullied by her peers. Never the less, her attempts to fit in are relentless.

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“The Boarder” Dir. by Jolene Adams

The Boarder follows eleven-year-old Carl, who is adopted into a loving family by Zeb and his wife Annika. Zeb bonds easily with Carl but the burden of raising this new addition to the family pushes Annika's sanity to the limit. Carl's transition into the new family goes smoothly until Annika accuses him of criminally-disturbed behavior. Zeb is surprised by his wife's resistance to their new son and isn't sure if it's Annika's or Carl's dark side that is being revealed. The battle-weary couple finds themselves in therapy with Dr. Logan, who diagnoses Carl with Reactive Attachment Disorder. The Boarder is an honest portrayal of the real life experiences of families with children who have experienced trauma at an early age in their life.

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“The Cadaver’s Swan Song” Dir. by Robert Mai

In the aftermath of a gruesome epidemic and the collapse of the Health care system, Two friends will have to deal with a surreal hospital staff and their own dissolving friendship in order to acquire medical help.

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“The Hardest Part” Dir. by Eve Danzeisen

This is a story of being sick, not knowing what's wrong, and getting through the hardest part.

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“The Journalist” Dir. by Yazhen Zhang & Amanda Zhang

A journalist is trying to write a report about a 'hero in real life', he visits the family try to see what he can get, ends up finding out something he never expected...

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“These Things I do That Others May Live” Dir. by Austin Priester

A group of men must live up to the motto they live by.

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“Undermine” Dir. by Kane Lee Kwik Allan & Julio Cesar Rodriguez

'Undermine' is Sour Soul's new short film video based on Marco Paul's obscure and obsessive dream witch repeated itself every night during a 4 year period of his childhood. This conceptual 7;00min short film was Directed by Kane Lee Kwik & Julio Cesar Rodriguez. Produced by Mexican Art Collective We Are Dags in collaboration with Guayabo Films.

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“Valediction” Dir. by Rodrigo Correia

Valediction is the story of Burt, a morgue attendant who had a passionate relationship with his ex-girlfriend Tiffany. While working in the morgue he has disturbed thoughts and hallucinations with dead corpses. In order to regain peace of mind and move on with his life, Burt needs to reconnect with Tiffany one last time.

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“Vertigo” Dir. by Justin Thomas Ostensen

'Vertigo' is an action packed music video with intense storyline and alluring, sexy, thrilling dance/fight sequences throughout complimenting an upbeat dance/pop track by sensational artist/actress Genevieve Mariko Wilson.At the helm, director/writer Justin Thomas Ostensen enlisted a top-notch creative team all around producing a superb and high quality music video. And 'Vertigo''s storyline is currently in pre-production for an on-going webseries.

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Los Angeles

October 26th 2013

Los Angeles Screenings

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